Riding board apparatus

ABSTRACT

A riding board apparatus configured to be mounted to a stroller is provided. The riding board apparatus includes a platform, at least one mounting arm extending from the platform, and a seat mounted onto the platform and is configured to be convertible between a sitting configuration and a stowable configuration.

RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to a provisional application U.S.61/969,534, filed on Mar. 24, 2014.

BACKGROUND

Currently, there exists demand for riding boards that, in combinationwith a stroller, may allow a child to ride behind the stroller whilestanding. However, the existing riding boards have a variety oflimitations. Many of the existing riding boards lack an attachable seatthat allows a child to sit on the riding board. Additionally, the ridingboards that do feature a child seat compromise other useful functions ofthe riding board. For example, the positioning of the seat extendinginto the vertical space above the riding board impedes the ability toeasily lift the riding board and hold the riding board towards the backside of the stroller for storage. Without the ability to lift the ridingboard upwards towards the stroller, the user must maneuver the strollerwith the riding board and chair extending from the rear. As a result,maneuvering the stroller with attached riding board and upright chaircan be cumbersome, especially when transporting the stroller up or downsteps or stairs. Furthermore, some existing riding boards have seatsthat substantially reduce available standing space for a child such thatthese seats must be completely removed to allow a child to betransported in a standing position. When such seats are removed theyhave to be carried separately if the seating position will be desired,further inconveniencing the users.

Consequently, what is needed is a riding board apparatus with a foldableseat that will allow the stroller with an attached riding board: to havea board that can be easily lifted for storage towards backside of thestroller; to be easily transported up/down stairs; to have a seat thatdoes not compromise the ability of the child to stand on the board ifdesired; and to be configured to allow for transportation of a child,both, in a standing and seating option, without having to attach/detacha seat from the board. Such riding board may also be configured to havea variety of advantageous features.

SUMMARY

I provide a riding board apparatus configured to be mounted to astroller. The riding board apparatus includes a platform, at least onemounting arm extending from the platform, and a seat mounted onto theplatform and configured to be convertible between a sittingconfiguration and a stowable configuration. The riding board isconvertible between a sitting configuration and a stowable configurationby pivoting the chair support relative to the wheeled platform, androtating the seat relative to the chair support.

DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows an exemplary riding board with a seat in a sittingconfiguration facing a forward direction.

FIG. 2 shows the riding board of FIG. 1 with a back rest in a foldedposition.

FIG. 3 shows the riding board of FIG. 1 with a seat in the process ofbeing moved to a stowable configuration.

FIG. 4 shows the riding board of FIG. 1 in a stowable configuration.

FIG. 5 shows an exemplary riding board in a lifted configuration.

FIG. 6 shows an alternative exemplary riding board in a sittingconfiguration with a seat facing forward in a completely unfolded andupright position.

FIG. 7 shows the alternative exemplary riding board depicted in FIG. 6with the seat being moved to a rear-facing position.

FIG. 8 shows the alternative exemplary riding board depicted in FIG. 6in a sitting configuration with the seat in a rear-facing position.

FIG. 9 shows the alternative exemplary riding board depicted in FIG. 6in a sitting configuration with the chair support being moved forward.

FIG. 10 shows the alternative exemplary riding board depicted in FIG. 6in a sitting configuration with chair support and seat in a forwardposition.

FIG. 11 shows an enlarged view of the underside of the seat of thealternative exemplary riding board depicted in FIG. 6.

FIG. 12 shows the alternative exemplary riding board depicted in FIG. 6with the backrest of the seat being moved to a folded position.

FIG. 13 shows the alternative exemplary riding board depicted in FIG. 6with the backrest of the seat in a further step of being moved to afolded position.

FIG. 14 shows the alternative exemplary riding board depicted in FIG. 6with the backrest of the seat in a folded position.

FIG. 15 shows the alternative exemplary riding board depicted in FIG. 6with the seat being moved to a stowable configuration under the wheeledplatform.

FIG. 16 shows the alternative exemplary riding board depicted in FIG. 6in a stowable configuration under the wheeled platform.

FIG. 17 shows the alternative exemplary riding board depicted in FIG. 6in a stowable configuration on a side of the wheeled platform.

FIG. 18 shows the alternative exemplary riding board depicted in FIG. 6in a stowable configuration with the seat folded and positioned toprovide a horizontal surface of a standing platform.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

This disclosure relates to a riding board apparatus that is configuredto be mountable to a stroller and comprises an attached seat that isboth supportive and stowable. The riding board is convertible between asitting configuration and a stowable configuration. The ability to movethe riding board apparatus between the sitting and stowableconfigurations provides as-needed access to a seat and allows for theseat or, optionally, the entire riding board apparatus to beconveniently stowed out of the way without having to detach the seatfrom the riding board apparatus.

As used herein, the term “sitting configuration” refers to aconfiguration wherein a seat is extended generally upright to provide atleast a horizontal surface that can support a seated child. When theriding board is in a sitting configuration a child can ride along withthe stroller in a seated position. It should be understood that use ofthe term “sitting configuration” does not exclude the possibility that achild may also stand on the riding board while the seat is upright, suchas by standing next to the seat.

As used herein, the term “stowable configuration” refers to aconfiguration wherein the riding board is configured to provideclearance to a vertical space above a standing platform and, thus,access to a horizontal surface of the standing platform. When the ridingboard is in the stowable configuration, a child can ride along with thestroller by standing on the standing platform. The positioning of theriding board in the stowable configuration is not limited and mayinclude without limitation a configuration wherein the seat is foldedand stored underneath a standing platform, a configuration wherein theseat is folded and stored on a side of a standing platform, or aconfiguration wherein the seat is folded and positioned to provide ahorizontal surface of a standing platform. In any configuration, it ispreferable that the seat is configured to avoid contact with the groundso as not to interfere with the movement of the riding board apparatusbehind the stroller.

Additionally, when the riding board is in the stowable configuration,the riding board may preferably be configured to be moveable to afurther “lifted configuration.” In the lifted configuration, the ridingboard is lifted upwardly off of the ground and towards the rear of thestroller. Preferably, the riding board can be secured to the stroller inthe lifted configuration for “on-the-go” storage of the riding boardapparatus on the stroller body.

When the riding board is in the lifted configuration, the stroller andattached riding board can be moved up or down one or more steps withoutthe riding board substantially encumbering or interfering withmaneuverability. In order to use a stroller on a staircase the strollergenerally needs to be tilted at an angle and pulled up or pushed downthe stairs. Full clearance may be needed to keep the stroller at anangle. With the seat in the stowed position tucked under or positionedhorizontally above the board, the riding board apparatus may be liftedagainst the back of the stroller creating enough clearance to push/pullthe stroller on a staircase. This is possible because a seat in thestowable position (as shown by example in FIG. 4), rather than extendingupwards in the sitting position (as shown by example in FIG. 1), doesnot block the board from being lifted upwards towards the stroller. Thisfeature provides users with flexibility to use the stroller with anattached riding board apparatus even when they will have to pull thestroller up or down a flight of stairs or just a single step or a curb.

The entire folding mechanism of the riding board apparatus isadvantageous because it may be adopted according to the need of theuser. The stroller and riding board apparatus can easily be wheeled evenwhen the seat is in the stowable configuration. In particular, the seatwill not interfere with the stroller when in motion because the seat iscompactly folded flat against the board. In one embodiment, the foldedseat is raised high off the ground and does not make any contact withthe ground.

The seat may be easily unfolded (see FIG. 1) when a child is transportedin a seating position. Alternatively, when a child is transported in astanding position the seat may be stowed away to give space for thechild's feet (see FIG. 4). Thus, the invention is particularly usefulfor children who sometimes want to stand on the board, and sometimeswant to sit down on the seat when they get tired. The seat can be easilyfolded and unfolded eliminating the need to detach the seat when thechild wants to stand.

Additionally, it should be understood that reference to use of theriding board of this disclosure with a “stroller” is non-limiting. Theriding boards can be used with any wheeled device, including but notlimited to strollers, wheelchairs, wheeled-carts and the like. As usedherein, reference to use of the riding board with a “stroller” isinclusive of use with any such wheeled device.

While certain embodiments of the invention are described below, it willbe understood that the embodiments described are by a way of exampleonly. Accordingly, the present disclosure should not be limited based onthe described embodiments. Exemplary embodiments of a riding board thatmay be configured for transporting a child in both sitting and standingposition are shown in the figures. However, the figures are in no waylimiting, and it is to be understood that the present invention may bepracticed in a variety of ways. In the drawings, like numerals indicatelike elements throughout the disclosure.

FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary riding board apparatus 100 in a sittingconfiguration. The riding board apparatus 100 comprises a wheeledplatform 101 having a board 105 and at least one wheel 130A, 130B. Inthe example shown in FIG. 1, the board 105 is configured to provide ahorizontal surface of a standing platform on which a child can stand.

As shown in FIG. 1, the riding board apparatus 100 further comprises atleast one or, preferably, two moveable mounting arms 110A, 110B attachedto wheeled platform 101. The moveable mounting arms 110A, 110B extendanteriorly away from the wheeled platform 101. The moveable mountingarms 110A, 110B are configured to be engagable with a structure on therear end of a stroller (not shown) and to mount the riding boardapparatus 100 to the stroller. Preferably, the moveable mounting arms110A, 110B may be manufactured or adjusted to have a length, angle,axial rotation, position, orientation and/or configuration toaccommodate the structural variations of many different makes and modelsof stroller.

A distal end of each mounting arm 110A, 110B is preferably fitted with amounting device 111A, 111B for mounting the riding board apparatus 100to a stroller. The mounting devices 111A and 111B may be removeablyattachable to any structure of the stroller, such as but not limited toa vertical support of the stroller, a horizontal bar of the stroller, ora support structure at any oblique angle. The type of mounting device111A, 111B is not particularly limited. Suitable mounting devices 111A,111B include but are not limited to an adjustable clamp or ratchetabledevice with an adjustable strap. Other devices suitable for attachingthe riding board apparatus 100 to the stroller are known in the art andmay be used without limitation.

Additionally, as shown in FIG. 1, the moveable mounting arms 110A, 110Bmay include one or more pivoting joints configured to allow the moveablemounting arms 110A, 110B to bend or pivot. As shown in FIG. 1, themoveable mounting arms 110A, 110B are provided with anterior pivotingjoints 112A, 112B and posterior pivoting joints 113A, 113B. The anteriorpivoting joints 112A, 112B are shown at a junction with the mountingdevices 111A, 111B and the posterior pivoting joints 113A, 113B areshown at a junction with the wheeled platform 101. However, the moveablemounting arms may include one or more pivoting joints at positionsdifferent than those shown in FIG. 1.

Preferably, the pivoting joints of the moveable mounting arms 110A, 110Bmay be selectively lockable to restrict pivoting motion when it isdesired to maintain the moveable mounting arms 110A, 110B in a setconfiguration. Additionally, the pivoting joints of the moveablemounting arms 110A, 110B may be selectively unlockable to allow themoveable mounting arms 110A, 110B to bend or pivot at the position ofthe pivoting joints when it is desired to change the configuration ofthe mounting arms 110A, 110B.

Still referring to FIG. 1, the riding board apparatus 100 is shownfurther comprising a seat 120A. The configuration of the seat 120A isnot limited, but may include a seat rest 120C and, optionally, abackrest 120B. The seat 120A may optionally be a fully protectivebucket-style seat, a saddle-type seat or any other suitableconfiguration.

If included, the backrest 120B may be configured in such a way that thebackrest 120B is foldable downwards towards the seat rest 120C. Forexample, the back rest 120B may be mounted to the rear of the seat rest120C by hinges 120D. Hinge 120D may be a pivoting hinge, sliding hingeor the like. A seat 120A with the back rest 120B in a folded position isshown in FIG. 2.

The seat 120A may be connected to the board 105 of the riding boardapparatus 100 via a moveable chair support 125 that supports the seat120A in a generally upright, extended position. As shown in FIG. 1, anexemplary chair support 125 comprises an inverted L-shaped postextending upwardly. However, other configurations are possible and anexemplary alternative is discussed below.

Optionally, the chair support 125 may be adjustable to allow the seat120A to be positioned at a desired height. For example, the chairsupport may include adjustable telescoping tubes provided with a springbutton locking pin, lever lock, rotating lock latch or the like. Theheight of the chair support 125 may be adjusted to accommodate the sizeof the child and/or to enable compact folding of the seat 120A whenstoring the seat in the stowable configuration. Additionally, ifdesired, the chair support 125 can be axially rotatable to enable theseat 120A to be moved between forward, side and/or rear facingdirections. For example, the seat 120A may be configured to face thestroller (not shown), to face directly away from the stroller, or toface in any arbitrary directions.

The seat 120A can be mounted to the chair support 125 by any suitablemechanism. In one embodiment, the seat 120A may be connected to a chairsupport 125 by a means that allows the seat 120A to be freely rotatedrelative to the chair support 125 when the seat 120A is being moved tothe stowable configuration. As shown in FIG. 3, the seat 120A can bemounted to the arm of L-shaped chair support 125 by a support bracket119 and a pin 121 around which the seat 120A is rotatable 180°. However,in other embodiments, other ways of configuring the seat 120A and/or thechair support 125 to be re-orientable may also be used. Preferably, themechanism connecting the chair support 125 and seat 120A is configuredto be releasably lockable to stabilize and support the seat 120A when inuse by a child. Optionally, the angle of the seat 120A can be selectedand set in a reclined or horizontal position.

The chair support 125 is further configured to allow the seat to bemovable between the sitting and stowable configurations. For example,the chair support 125 may be pivotably mounted on the board 105 by ahinge 123 that allows the chair support 125 to pivot relative to thewheeled platform 101. As shown by comparison of FIGS. 1 and 4, theL-shaped chair support 125 may be moveable by pivoting up to 180°relative to the wheeled platform 101. The chair support can alsotranslate forward or backward relative to the wheeled platform 101, suchas by telescoping or sliding mounting mechanism.

Preferably, the hinge 123 is further configured to be releaseablylockable to stabilize and support the seat 120A, such as by means of arelease mechanism (such as a ring), and/or a tension mechanism. However,other ways of securing the chair support 125 may be utilized.Optionally, the angle of the chair support 125 can be selected toposition the seat 120A in a reclined or horizontal position.

Additionally, the chair support 125 and seat 120A may be permanentlymounted on the board 105 or, alternatively, the entire chair support 125and/or seat 120A may be configured to be completely detachable andremovable from the board 105 for situations where only a standing boardis needed. This may be useful, for example, in case when the ridingboard apparatus 100 is intended for an older child who may only want tostand on the riding board.

Referring to FIGS. 2-5, the methods for converting the riding boardapparatus 100 from the sitting configuration to the stowableconfiguration will now be described. If included, the backrest 120B maybe folded downward towards the seat rest 120C as shown in FIG. 2.Additionally, if included, a removable handlebar 114 and/or a removablefootrest 115 can be detached from the seat 120A and stowed. Ifnecessary, the height of the chair support 125 may be adjusted to enablecompact folding. As shown in FIG. 3, the seat 120A can be rotated 180°around the arm of inverted L-shaped chair support 125 by operation ofthe support bracket 119 and pin 121 and may be releaseably locked inposition. As shown in FIG. 4, the hinge 123 may be released (e.g. bysliding up a ring) to enable the chair support 125 to rotate backwardsup to 180 degrees towards the stowable configuration. As shown byexample in FIG. 4, the folded seat 120A in the stowable configuration istucked under the board 105 so that it rests between the wheels 130A,130B that are attached to the board 105. Alternatively, the seat may byfolded and stored on a side of a standing platform (as shown by examplein FIG. 17) or may be folded and positioned to provide a horizontalsurface of a standing platform (as shown by example in FIG. 18). Theriding board apparatus 100 may be configured such that, in the stowableconfiguration, it can be moved towards the back of the stroller to thelifted configuration (best seen by example in FIG. 5) so that the boardis raised up and out of the way, if desired.

Turning now to FIGS. 5 to 18, an alternative example of a riding boardapparatus 200 is depicted in various positions. Like the riding boardapparatus 100 of FIG. 1, riding board apparatus 200 comprises a wheeledplatform 201 having a board 205, at least one wheel 230A,B, and at leastone attached moveable mounting arm 210A,B with similar structure andoperation. The riding board apparatus 200 includes an alternativestructure for the chair support 225 and seat 220A.

As shown in FIG. 5, the riding board apparatus 200 may be configuredsuch that, in the stowable configuration, it can be moved towards theback of the stroller to the lifted configuration so that the board israised up and out of the way, if desired. The riding board apparatus 200may be moved to the lifted configuration by pivoting the moveablemounting arms 210A, 210B at the pivoting joints 212A and 212B andoptionally at pivoting joints 213A and 213B to allow the rear end of thewheeled platform 201 to be lifted upwards and, optionally, secured tothe rear of a stroller.

As shown in FIG. 6, riding board apparatus 200 comprises a seat 220Aincluding a seat rest 220C and backrest 220B that is convertible betweena forward and rearward facing position. The backrest 220B of seat 220Ais mounted to the seat rest 220C by at least one pivoting arm 240 with aslot 241. The pivoting arm 240 is mounted to the seat rest 220C at hinge220D near a center point of the seat rest 220C. The backrest 220Bincludes pins 242 extending laterally from a center point of the backrest 220B. The backrest 220B is mounted in a slot 241 of the pivotingarm 240 by pins 242 to provide a slideable and rotatable engagementbetween the backrest 220B and pivoting arm 240. As shown by directionarrow A in FIGS. 7 and 8, the backrest 220B is movable between a forwardfacing position depicted in FIG. 6 to a rear facing position depicted inFIG. 8. Preferably, the backrest 220B also includes a releasable lockingmechanism configured to secure the backrest 220B in either the forwardor rear facing positions. For example, the locking mechanism may be atab 243 extending from the back rest 220B that engages and interlockswith a corresponding slot in the seat rest 220C.

In the exemplary riding board apparatus 200 of FIG. 6, the seat 220A isconnected to the wheeled platform 201 via a pivoting, U-shaped chairsupport 225. Each of the two distal prongs of the U-shaped chair support225 are mounted laterally to the rear wheeled platform 201 by pivothinges 223A, 223B. Preferably, pivot hinges 223A, 223B allow the chairsupport 225 to rotate up to approximately 360 degrees relative to theboard 205. Optionally, the chair support 225 may also be adjustable toallow the seat 220A to be positioned and set at a desired height orangle. Additionally, the chair support 225 and seat 220A may bepermanently mounted on the board 205 or, alternatively, the entire chairsupport 225 and/or seat 220A may be configured to be completelydetachable and removable as desired.

As seen by comparison of FIG. 6 and FIG. 10, the chair support 225 canbe configured to position seat 220A at a desired position. For example,pivoting of the chair support 225 moves the seat 220A anteriorly orposteriorly relative to the board 205. However, the chair support 225may alternatively be configured to move laterally in a side-to-sidemotion. The pivot hinges 223A, 223B can be releasably lockable tostabilize and support the seat 220A when the chair support 225 is in thedesired position. Optionally, the angle of the chair support 225 can beselected to position the seat 220A in a reclined or horizontal position.

The seat 220A is preferably mounted to the chair support 225 by apivoting bracket 244. As best seen by comparison of FIGS. 9 and 10,pivoting bracket 244 allows the seat 220A to pivot relative to the chairsupport 225 up to 360°. Advantageously, the pivoting bracket 244 allowsthe seat 220A to pivot relative to the chair support 225 during movingof the seat 220A to the stowable configuration for compact folding. Asbest seen in FIG. 11, the pivoting bracket 244 may include a channel244A configured to receive the chair support 225 passing therethrough.The pivoting bracket 244 is rotatable around the chair support 225 toallow adjustment of the angle of the seat 220A relative to the chairsupport 225. The pivoting bracket 244 may further include a releasablelocking mechanism 244D to lock the angle of seat 220A relative to thechair support 225 at a desired position The pivoting bracket 244 mayalso include extending support member 244B configured to engage andsupport the seat rest 220C. Optionally, the pivoting bracket may furtherinclude a releasable slide lock 244C to adjust the position of seat 220Aforwards and backwards relative to the chair support 225 as desired.

Preferably, the pivoting bracket 244 is releasably lockable to stabilizeand support the seat 220A when in use by a child and to maintain theseat 220A in the stowable configuration. Optionally, the angle of theseat 220A can be selected and set in a reclined or horizontal position.

A method for moving the seat 220A between forward and rear-facingdirections will now be discussed with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. In FIG.6, the riding board apparatus 200 is shown with seat 220A in a sittingconfiguration and a forward-facing position. The chair support 225 ispositioned extending at an angle behind the wheeled platform 201 and theseat 220A is positioned facing forward. FIGS. 7 and 8 show seat 220Aduring movement of the back rest 220B from a forward-facing position (asshown in FIG. 6) to a rear-facing position (as shown in FIG. 8). Ifincluded, the backrest locking mechanism, such as tab 243 can bedisengaged to release the backrest 220B and allow the backrest 220B tobe moved forward. Direction arrow A in FIG. 7 shows the forward (e.g.,anterior) movement of the back rest 220B and pivoting arm 240. As shownin FIG. 6, the pin 242 of the backrest 220B freely rotate in the slot241 to adjust the angle of the backrest 220B. The backrest 220B can bereleasably locked in a rear-facing position (e.g., posterior-facingposition) by engagement of at least one tab 243 with the a slot (shownin FIG. 11) on a forward side of the seat rest 220C. Likewise, thebackrest 220B can be releasably locked in a forward-facing position(e.g., anterior-facing position) by engagement of the at least one tab243 with the a slot (shown in FIG. 11) on a rear side of the seat rest220C.

A method for moving the chair support 225 between rear and forwardpositions will now be discussed with reference to FIGS. 6 and 9 to 10.In FIG. 6, the riding board apparatus 200 is shown with chair support225 in a rear position extending at an angle toward the rear side of thewheeled platform 201. FIGS. 9 and 10 show the seat 220A during movementof the chair support 225 to a forward position extending at an angletoward the front side of the wheeled platform 201. As shown in FIG. 9,the chair support 225 is pivoted forward on pivot hinges 223A. Adjustingthe angle of the chair support 225 relative to the board 205 causes theseat 220A to tilt forward. As shown in FIG. 10, the seat 220A can belevelled to a horizontal orientation by adjusting the angle of seat 220Arelative to the chair support 225 via adjustment of the pivoting bracket244. The pivoting bracket 244 is then able to be locked in position tostabilize seat 220A.

A method for moving the riding board apparatus between the sittingconfiguration and stowable configuration will now be discussed withreference to FIGS. 6 and 12-18. In FIG. 6, the riding board apparatus200 is shown with seat 220A in a sitting configuration. The initial stepof moving the riding board apparatus between the sitting configurationand stowable configuration is folding the backrest 220B, if one isincluded. FIGS. 12 to 14 depict positioning the backrest 220B in afolded position. If included, the backrest locking mechanism, such astab 243 can be disengaged to release the backrest 220B and allow thebackrest 220B to be moved to the folding position. Then, as shown inFIG. 12, the pivoting arm 240 is positioned level with the seat rest220C. FIG. 13 shows the backrest 220B positioned substantially levelwith the seat rest 220C by rotating the backrest 220B relative to thepivoting arm 240. The backrest 220B can be slid forward by movement ofthe pin 242 through the slot 241. As shown in FIG. 14, the backrest 220Bis in the folded position substantially overlapping the seat rest 220C.

With the backrest 220B folded, the seat 220A can be moved to thestowable configuration. FIGS. 15 and 16 show movement of the seat 220Ato the stowable configuration. As shown in FIG. 15, the chair support225 can be pivoted forward to a position that is substantially levelwith the board 205. Then, the seat 220A in the folded position may berotated forward around the chair support 225 by operation of thepivoting bracket 244. As shown in FIG. 16, the seat 220A can be pivotedon the pivoting bracket 244 to a stowable configuration in which theseat 220A is substantially horizontal underneath the board 205. Ifnecessary, the positioning of the seat 220A can be further adjusted bythe slide lock 244C.

However, other configurations of the stowable configuration where theseat 220A is not stowed underneath the wheeled platform 201 arepossible. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the seat 220A may be foldedand stored on a side of the wheeled platform 201. Alternatively, asshown in FIG. 18, the seat 220A may be configured so that the backrest220B forms a horizontal surface of a standing platform.

The riding board apparatus 200 may further be moved towards the back ofthe stroller to the lifted configuration so that the board is raised upand out of the way, if desired. It will be understood that the ridingboard apparatus 200 may be converted between the lifting configuration,stowable configuration and sitting configuration by altering theordering of the steps.

Optionally, the riding board apparatus may comprise any one or acombination of additional features. For example, the seat may be fittedwith a removable handlebar and/or a removable footrest. In someexamples, the handlebar or footrest may be in the form of a T-bar thatmay be optionally used interchangeably as either a handlebar or footrestdepending on how the T-bar is mounted on the seat. FIG. 1 shows anexemplary seat 120A with a handlebar 114 and a removable footrest 115.The seat may optionally also be provided with a seatbelt. Optionally,the riding board apparatus may include a canopy for protection from thesun, a plastic rain cover, an umbrella holder, a snack tray withcup/bottle holder, winter bunting, seat cover, additional padding,and/or a stroller handlebar extender for more comfort when pushing thestroller. Other attachments may also be utilized. Optionally, the ridingboard apparatus may further include interlocking fittings, grooves orclamps for mounting and stowing any one or more of these additionalfeatures on the riding board apparatus.

Optionally, the riding board apparatus may also be equipped with a strapor handle (not shown) for lifting the riding board apparatus in thelifted configuration. Additionally, the riding board apparatus mayinclude a securement mechanism configured to secure and maintain theriding board apparatus in the lifted configuration.

The invention claimed is:
 1. A riding board apparatus configured to bemounted to a stroller, the riding board apparatus comprising: a wheeledplatform, at least one mounting arm extending from the platform, a chairsupport moveably mounted to the wheeled platform, and a seat comprisinga seat rest and a backrest mounted onto the chair support, wherein theriding board apparatus is configured to be convertible between a sittingconfiguration and a stowable configuration.
 2. The riding boardapparatus of claim 1, wherein the seat is positioned underneath thewheeled platform in the stowable configuration.
 3. The riding boardapparatus of claim 1, wherein the seat is positioned on a side of thewheeled platform in the stowable configuration.
 4. The riding boardapparatus of claim 1, wherein the seat is positioned above the wheeledplatform in the stowable configuration whereby a portion of the seatforms a horizontal surface of a standing platform.
 5. The riding boardapparatus of claim 1, wherein the backrest is foldable.
 6. The ridingboard apparatus of claim 5, wherein the backrest is moveable between aforward-facing position and a rear-facing position.
 7. The riding boardapparatus of claim 1, wherein the chair support is axially rotatable. 8.The riding board apparatus of claim 1, wherein the seat is pivotablymounted to the chair support.
 9. The riding board apparatus of claim 1,wherein the at least one mounting arm comprises at least one pivotingjoint.
 10. The riding board apparatus of claim 1, wherein a distal endof the at least one mounting arm comprises a mounting device formounting the riding board apparatus to a stroller.
 11. The riding boardapparatus of claim 1, wherein a vertical height of the chair support isadjustable.
 12. The riding board apparatus of claim 1, wherein the seatis mounted to the platform by a pivotable U-shaped chair support. 13.The riding board apparatus of claim 1, wherein the seat is mounted tothe platform by a pivotable L-shaped chair support.
 14. The riding boardapparatus of claim 1 further configured to be moveable from the stowableposition to a lifted position by lifting a rear side of the riding boardapparatus.
 15. The riding board apparatus of claim 14, wherein theriding board apparatus is securable to the stroller in the liftedposition.
 16. The riding board apparatus of claim 1, wherein the seat isremoveably mounted to chair support.
 17. The riding board apparatus ofclaim 1, wherein the chair support is removeably mounted to the wheeledplatform.
 18. The riding board apparatus of claim 1, wherein the ridingboard apparatus is configured to be convertible between a sittingconfiguration and a stowable configuration by: pivoting the chairsupport relative to the wheel platform, and rotating the seat relativeto the chair support.